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Dearbhla Collins is a prominent vocal coach and pianist, currently serving as Vocal Coach at the Royal Irish Academy of Music (RIAM) and Assistant Head of Music at London's National Opera Studio. She specializes in art song accompaniment and has collaborated with renowned singers like Tara Erraught, Dame Ann Murray, and Brigitte Fassbaender. Her roles include Artistic Director of the Dublin Song Series and Artistic Administrator of the Veronica Dunne International Singing Competition.
Education:
- ARCM (Associate of the Royal College of Music)
- Graduate of the Hochschule für Musik, Vienna
Research Interests: Focused on vocal pedagogy, art song repertoire interpretation, and fostering young talent in classical vocal performance.
Awards:
- 2017: Honorary Doctorate from National University of Ireland for services to music
Advising & Mentorship: Mentors emerging singers through RIAM and the National Opera Studio, collaborating with leading artists like Sir Simon Keenlyside and Marie McLaughlin. Her work emphasizes bridging classical vocal traditions with contemporary performance practices.
Labs/Teams: Leads the Dublin Song Series, presenting recitals at venues like the National Concert Hall, and oversees the Veronica Dunne Competition, which has launched careers for singers like Nadine Sierra.
